Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Cup
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General Mills Sales Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Lucky Charms... | Gmills Cheer... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 46.7g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 18.7g | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 4.3g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 2.2g | 1.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Cup vs Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Peach: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Cup has extremely high impact (BSI 84.5) compared to Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Peach's high impact (BSI 39.1). Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Cup contains 24.7g more carbs per serving, Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Cup provides 1.6g more fiber. Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Peach is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Cup
Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Peach
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Nutritional Labels
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Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Cup
Serving size 56.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 24.4g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GELATIN, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, RED 40, YELLOW 5 & 6, BLUE 1, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Peach
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 12.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, OAT BRAN, CANOLA OIL, PEACH PUREE CONCENTRATE, SALT, CORN SYRUP, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) AND ASCORBIC ACID ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, ZINC AND IRON (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Cup has a BSI of 84.5 while Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Peach has a BSI of 39.1. Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Peach has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Peach appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 39.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Cup contains 83.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Peach contains 78.6g per 100g. Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Peach has 4.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Cup provides 6.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.1g in Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Peach. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the processed cereal products category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.